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Nawab Ali Mohammad Khan Khakwani | |
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علی محمد خان خاکوانی | |
Governor of Multan | |
In office 1751–1758 | |
Monarch | Ahmad Shah Durrani |
Governor of Multan | |
In office 1761–1764 | |
Monarch | Ahmad Shah Durrani |
Personal details | |
Died | 1764 Multan, Durrani Empire (present day Pakistan) |
Cause of death | Execution by throwing into irons. |
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Nawab Ali Mohammad Khan belonged to the Chopan Zai clan of the Khogyani tribe. He was given the title of Nawab by Ahmad Shah Durrani because he helped Multan become the part of Durrani Empire. He was appointed as the governor of Multan for his services. He built the famous Ali Muhammad Khan Mosque in Chowk bazaar,[1] constructed the Ali Mohammad Canal, and developed agriculture in the province.